Cost of Living

The cost of living here at the University of Stirling is reasonably low, compared to London and other major cities in the UK. We do, however have all the facilities that students want in terms of teaching standards and socialising both on and off campus.

We also have a travel agent on campus to help you plan your travel. As Stirling is at the heart of Scotland, it makes it an obvious starting place to explore the country.

Students who study on an Undergraduate course on average spend around £5,000-£6,000 per year; this can of course vary depending on your lifestyle. This includes accommodation, food, travel and entertainment.

Students on a postgraduate course on average spend more per year, due to the length of Master's courses (11 months). We estimate that the living costs for a postgraduate student would be approximately £7,000 - £8,000. This again will vary depending on the student's lifestyle.

For full information on both Undergraduate and Postgraduate accommodation prices, please visit the Accommodation dedicated webpage.

The average cost of basic items at the University of Stirling.

Item

Cost

University Accommodation

Please see Accommodation page using the link above

Food

£150 - £170 per month

Wine

£5 - £6 per bottle

Beer

£1.60 per 500ml can

Haircut

£9 - £20

T-shirts, underwear

£5 - £10

Shirts and tops, light sweaters, light shoes

£15 - £25

Jeans and casual trousers, heavier sweaters and shoes

£35 and under

Small electrical appliances (eg hairdryer/toaster)

£15 - £20

Textbooks

£10 - £50 (although these can be bought second hand very cheaply)

Newspaper

20p - £2.00

Magazines

50p - £3.00

CDs

£5 - £18

Restaurant Meal

£10 - £15 per head (excluding drinks)

Cinema Ticket

£4 - £9

Bus journey to London

£30 return

Train journey to London

from £55 return

Flight to London (from Edinburgh or Glasgow)

From £60 return (depends on time of year)

This is only a guideline to costs at the University of Stirling. The amount that can be spent varies from student to student depending on their lifestyle.